Playing Cake Mobile
Welcome to the magical world of gaming on the go. Your Mobile can now access Cake Poker from anywhere it receives an Internet connection. As we're in BETA, we're constantly changing so please stay tuned!
Getting Started
- On your phone, select the Start menu (and possibly the Programs folder) and then locate and select the Cake Poker icon.
- Cake Poker Mobile will launch and connect to the Cake Poker Mobile server.
- To start playing, select the "Start Playing" button.
- When prompted, enter a Cake Poker valid account e-mail address and password to login and start playing. Note that for subsequent plays, your credentials are cached so that the "1. Start Playing" button takes you directly to a table.
- If needed, select the "I need to create a free account" checkbox after providing an e-mail address and password and select the Login button to fill out the form to create a new, play-money Cake Poker account. To make the account a real-money account you will need to log in to Cake Poker using the PC client.
- Press the Left soft-key or tap the Leave button at any time to return to the Main Menu.
Game Play
Position
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With the current scrolling view, the action at the table is from left to right starting with the player to the right of the dealer button, with your position at the table following the right-most player (imagine sitting across a table where all of your opponents are opposite you). Also, the dealer button moves from left to right (clockwise). During play, as players fold out of the hand, their avatars are hidden so you can focus on who remains at the table. It may take a few hands in order to adjust to the mobile user interface, but you can still play position.
Action
- Play at the table is fairly straightforward. Blinds are automatically posted. Cards are automatically mucked.
- When it is your turn, a popup menu is displayed giving you your options.
- Use arrow keys, number keys, or tap the menu to make your play.
Betting / Raising
- When betting or raising, the bet control is displayed. The bet control is controlled via the device’s D-Pad (up, down, left, right, enter) or by tapping with a stylus on touch screen devices. When a user chooses to bet or raise, the bet control is displayed. Pressing Down cancels the control. Pressing Left or Right numerically increases or decreases the bet. Pressing Enter confirms/submits the bet/raise.
- Pressing the Up d-pad key deserves a bit of explanation. Pressing Up “bumps” the bet to the next “level.” Levels currently defined are: min bet, ½ pot, pot, 2x pot, 2x bet (and 3x, 4x, etc.), max bet, all-in. Not all levels are applicable in all situations. The label at the top of the control tells the user at what level they are betting. Users can adjust above and below the level using the Left and Right keys.
- There’s also a meter bar under the label at the top to give a visual indicator relative as to where the current bet is between 0 and the maximum bet. Touch screen device users can tap the meter bar to set a bet relative to the tap along the bar.
Changing Desired Game
From the main menu, select the "Choose Game" button to change to a different desired game.
Changing Options
Use the "Change Options" main menu button to view the version of the Cake Mobile Client you are currently running. You can also select how your device notifies you that it's your turn during gameplay (via a sound, vibration, or just visually).
Referrals
Use the "Refer a Friend" menu option to either manually type an e-mail address or select one from your device's list of contacts to send them an e-mail about how much you are enjoying playing Cake Poker Mobile.
Exiting
Use the "Exit" menu option to quit the Cake Poker Mobile client.